Dr. Dan Bruce graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2005 after graduating from The College of Idaho in 2001. While in school, Dr. Bruce received awards and achievement-based scholarships in fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges), operative dentistry, gold work (inlays, onlays, crowns), and for state and national essay competitions on ethics in dentistry and geriatric dentistry. Dr. Bruce also took elective classes to gain more experience in oral surgery and implants (placement and restoration), in addition to teaching younger students in fixed prosthodontics pre-clinical courses. 
Dr. Bruce is an active member of the community and dentistry:
- Treasurer for the Idaho Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association member
- Idaho State Dental Association member
- Southwest Dental Society member
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry member
- Owner of Westslope Design web design company
- Assistant varsity soccer coach, Bishop Kelly girls soccer
- Volunteer, Give Kids a Smile
- Volunteer, Lincoln School District
